Legal Research Officer

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Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) provided pay range

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Base pay range

A$95,782.00/yr - A$100,526.00/yr

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Recruitment - Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation Safety (LGIRS)

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

• Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.
• Develop - grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.
• Thrive - find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Here at LGIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

• Provides relevant, accurate and timely legal research assistance to lawyers covering the
• interpretation of legislation and case precedents.
• Prepares legal documents for use in court and Safety and Health Tribunal matters, including briefs to Counsel.
• Arranges for legal documents to be filed and served.
• Under supervision, assists with file management of legal advice and prosecution files.
• Under supervision, assists in aspects of the legal practice and contributes to the development of the prosecution team.

Qualifications & Licenses

Progression towards an academic qualification in the law approved under the Legal

Profession Uniform Admission Rules 2015 so as to be eligible to progress towards

admission as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Western Australia

Benefits working for LGIRS

• Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
• Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
• 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
• 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
• 15 days personal leave per year
• 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• 3 public holidays in lieu per year
• 5 days reproductive leave per year
• 10 days disability leave per year
• 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
• Formal training options
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Interested? Click on "Apply" now to learn more about the role and how to apply for the position.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal, Other, and Writing/Editing
• IndustriesLegal Services and Legislative Offices

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